A Guide to Company Formation
If you are thinking of starting a business, whether it’s a fresh idea or part of something bigger, getting the setup right from the start is essential. If it is done well and accurately, it will allow you up to grow, protects you personally, and helps you make good decisions from day one. Company formation […]
Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Are They Really Legally Binding?
Many people believe that signing a pre-nuptial agreement guarantees that their assets will be protected if their relationship ends. The reality is more nuanced. While pre-nuptial agreements can carry significant weight in the courts of England and Wales, they are not automatically legally binding. Understanding how they work can help you make informed decisions before […]
What does a solicitor do when you buy a house?
What Does a Solicitor Do When You Buy a House? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. Whilst many guides explain how to find a property or arrange a mortgage, few explain exactly what your solicitor actually does during the process. Your solicitor handles the legal side […]
Understanding Directors Duties
Being a director is not just a badge, it is an office holder that comes with legal duties you owe to the company. A company director is an individual appointed to manage the affairs of a company. Directors can be executive directors, who are involved in the day-to-day running of the business, or non-executive directors, […]
A Simple Guide to Probate
A Simple Guide to Understanding Probate in the UK When a loved one dies you may find yourselves as their executor. This can be a big job of finding out what they owned, collecting the assets, and ensuring they are distributed in line with the Will correctly. You can be held personally liable if something […]
Civil Partnerships and Co-habitation agreements – what you need to know
What Is a Civil Partnership? A civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship that gives couples many of the same rights and responsibilities as marriage. It offers an alternative way for couples to formalise their relationship without getting married. Originally introduced for same-sex couples, civil partnerships are now available to all couples, regardless of gender. […]
Pensions and Your Estate – What you need to bear in mind
For many years, pensions have been regarded as one of the most tax-efficient ways to pass wealth to future generations. Under the current rules, pension funds generally fall outside of your estate for inheritance tax purposes. This means that, regardless of the value of your pension, it would not usually be included when calculating inheritance […]
Understanding Trusts: Why Might You Set One Up?
Trusts are often associated with inheritance planning, but they can be useful in many different situations. A trust can help protect family assets, support vulnerable beneficiaries and ensure money or property is managed in the way you intend. Trusts can be created during your lifetime or included within your Will. Depending on the type of […]
Living Together but Not Married? The Law Is About to Change
Living Together but Not Married? The Law Is About to Change If you live with your partner but you are not married or in a civil partnership, you need to know about a major legal development happening right now. The Government has confirmed it will launch a formal consultation on cohabitation law reform in Spring […]
Selling Your Home in 2026? Important Changes to the TA6 Property Information Form
If you are planning to sell your home this year, there is a small but important change to be aware of in the conveyancing process. From 30 March 2026, a new version of the TA6 Property Information Form will become mandatory for law firms accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). While most […]